Implementing Intersectionality in Public Policies: Key Factors in the Madrid City Council, Spain

Abstract Although feminist scholarship has discussed intersectionality extensively, few studies have addressed its implementation in public policies. This article fills that gap with an empirical study of the obstacles and enabling factors implementing Madrid City Council. We focus on multiple meanings, actors, structures involved translating policy planning into concrete measures. Through a content analysis documents, interviews, groups, participant observation, our qualitative identifies five key hinder intersectionality-informed policies: absence legal framework precise guidelines; contrasting interpretations intersectionality; lack training; compartmentalized work structure culture; unavailability misuse data. These findings contribute to policies provide empirical-based recommendations overcome identified obstacles.